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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.98, 511.96 and 361.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.98, 511.96 and 361.80 is: 497.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.98 : 511.96 = 361.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.98/511.96 = 361.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.98x = 511.96 × 361.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.98x = 185,227.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,227.13/371.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.95

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